Roy R Oto

US Patent:

54430607, Aug 22, 1995

Filed:

Jan 5, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/177535

Inventors:

Nadarasa Visveshwara - Fresno CA
Roy Oto - Fresno CA

Assignee:

Novametrix Medical Systems, Inc. - Wallingford CT

International Classification:

A61M 1600

US Classification:

12820026

Abstract:

A system and method are disclosed for supporting orotracheal tubing in the mouth and trachea of pediatric patient (e. g. , infant) during prolonged intubation. In general, the system comprises an intraoral component and an extraoral component, each of unitary construction. The intraoral components includes a base portion and an alveolar ridge cushioning flap portion. The base portion has a longitudinal extent, a bore formed along the longitudinal extent for passage and support of a first selected portion of the endotracheal tubing, and a palate facing surface made of a soft resilient material for cushioning the palate of the infant during intubation. The extraoral component of the system includes a flexible lip cushioning flap portion and a tubing clasping portion. A centrally disposed hole is formed in the lip cushioning flap portion for releasable receipt of a projection extending from the alveolar ridge cushioning portion. A substantially rigid stem portion extends from the central portion of the lip cushioning flap portion.

US Patent:

57182256, Feb 17, 1998

Filed:

Aug 18, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/516867

Inventors:

Nadarasa Visveshwara - Fresno CA
Roy Oto - Fresno CA

Assignee:

Novametrix Medical Systems, Inc. - Wallingford CT

International Classification:

A61M 1600

US Classification:

12820026

Abstract:

A system and method are disclosed for supporting orotracheal tubing in the mouth and trachea of pediatric patient (e. g. , infant) during prolonged intubation. In general, the system comprises an intraoral component and an extraoral component, each of unitary construction. The intraoral components includes a base portion and an alveolar ridge cushioning flap portion. The base portion has a longitudinal extent, a bore formed along the longitudinal extent for passage and support of a first selected portion of the endotracheal tubing, and a palate facing surface made of a soft resilient material for cushioning the palate of the infant during intubation. The extraoral component of the system includes a flexible lip cushioning flap portion and a tubing clasping portion. A centrally disposed hole is formed in the lip cushioning flap portion for releasable receipt of a projection extending from the alveolar ridge cushioning portion. A substantially rigid stem portion extends from the central portion of the lip cushioning flap portion.